Don't Feed the Phish

Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Subject Area

Digital Literacy and Computer Science

Grade(s)

6

Overview

Internet scams are part of being online today, but many kids might not be aware of them. How do we help our students avoid being tricked into clicking malicious links or giving out private information? Use this lesson to help kids avoid online identity theft and phishing schemes.

Students will be able to:

  • compare and contrast identity theft with other kinds of theft.

  • describe different ways that identity theft can occur online.

  • use message clues to identify examples of phishing.

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Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 6

DLCS18.6.R1

Identify, demonstrate, and apply personal safe use of digital devices.

UP:DLCS18.6.R1

Knowledge

Students know:
  • that some data is considered personal and should be protected.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • classify data as private or public.
  • operate technology devices without sharing personal data.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • sharing personal data in public forums, even with share settings turned off, can result in dangerous real
  • life consequences.
Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 6

DLCS18.6.23

Discuss how digital devices may be used to collect, analyze, and present information.

UP:DLCS18.6.23

Knowledge

Students know:
  • that information can be presented in many ways.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • identify ways to collect, analyze, and present information.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • devices can be used to collect, analyze, and present information.

CR Resource Type

Lesson/Unit Plan

Resource Provider

Common Sense Media

License Type

Custom
https://www.commonsense.org/education/digital-citizenship/lesson/dont-feed-the-…

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